Articles Posted in October, 2016

HR-101: Did an NFL fan create a hostile work environment by throwing a sex toy on the field?

October 31, 2016 | by Eric B. Meyer

At halftime of my seven-year-old’s soccer game, I was perusing my slow weekend RSS feed. Of the seven Feedly items, one stood out: a “news” from Deadspin (NSFW) about a fan who hit the five yard line with a phallus toss (video is NSFW) during the third quarter of the National Football League between the Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots. Here’s another angle. (Still NSFW).

And, it got me thinking…

This could make for a good HR compliance lesson. Trust me.

Wherein I rank the cereal choices at the bloggerdome.

October 28, 2016 | by Eric B. Meyer

This post has nothing to do with employment law and everything to do with breakfast choices. Thus, with one finger squarely on the pulse of HR-compliance — we’ll get back to that on Monday — and another on the most important meal of the day, I bring you the Meyer breakfast cereal cabinet….ranked!

Your shoddy job description won’t help you in an ADA lawsuit

October 26, 2016 | by Eric B. Meyer

Today, I want to take you to school to discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act and job descriptions.

Check that. Bad job descriptions.

I brought my pencil! Gimmee something to write on.

A Texas judge has enjoined practically all of the DOL “blacklisting” rules

October 25, 2016 | by Eric B. Meyer

Last night, while you we sleeping in your comfy beds — me, on a pile of money, blogging power and, yes, ego — a Texas federal judge entered an injunction against the final “blacklisting” rules and guidance of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council.

New report highlights rampant hiring bias against qualified transgender applicants

October 24, 2016 | by Eric B. Meyer

Hold up. I need to catch my breath after last night’s episode of The Walking Dead.

(Don’t worry. No spoilers ahead).

Up Next on Destination Checkbook: Firing a bipolar employee for “her mental illness”

October 21, 2016 | by Eric B. Meyer

Allegedly, of course.

Did a federal appellate court just require employers to invent ADA crystal balls?

October 20, 2016 | by Eric B. Meyer

Actually, as I see it, yes, Eric is utilizing hyperbole.

But, this recent Eighth Circuit opinion in a case involving the duty to accommodate under the Americans with Disabilities Act is a dicey one for employers.

Folks, let’s dispel some FLSA myths about salaried employees

October 19, 2016 | by Eric B. Meyer

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If I had a quarter for every time I heard someone ~~criticize me for acting aloof at Starbucks by ordering a “medium” rather than a “grande”~~ use the term “salaried-exempt,” I could play air hockey all day at Chuck-E-Cheese.

Hmm, that sounded less creepy in my head. But, seeing it typed out and all, yeah, sorry.

The EEOC has released its enforcement playbook for the next four years. Want a peek?

October 18, 2016 | by Eric B. Meyer

You’re almost there. The only thing that can stop you now is this Calvin Harris tune that’ll get stuck in your head all day.

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